Study goals
Analyze the importance of the relational field and the third place and its influence on retail.
Relevance / originality
The importance of changing consumer behavior.
Methodology / approach
Method with a qualitative approach of a descriptive nature. Field research with open interviews with managers.
Main results
The correlation of the relational field and the third place in retail environments.
Theoretical / methodological contributions
The results of the content analysis corroborate the theoretical framework presented. The creation of welcoming environments and the promotion of events and activities are aligned with the concept of “third place”, which emphasizes the importance of spaces that provide experiences.
Social / management contributions
The main findings in the research corroborate the importance of the central theme “Third Place” in empirical research, as demonstrated by the statements of managers, in a unanimous acceptance of the construction of relationships in the retail environment.